Detroit, MI
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Eater Detroit and Detroit Metro Times. Updated September 2026.
Sweetwater Tavern · Downtown
The downtown tavern makes its wings a house specialty: marinated for a full day, seasoned and fried, then served in a generous order. The depth of seasoning makes the wings the reason to come here.
The Charlevoix · Grosse Pointe Park
In Grosse Pointe Park, The Charlevoix puts wings at the center of a neighborhood bar menu. Salt-and-vinegar wings stand out for a crisp, sharp finish; the current menu offers other flavors when the table wants variety.
O.W.L. · Royal Oak
At this Woodward Avenue diner, plump wings come extra crisp. Choose buffalo sauce, a dry rub or salsa macha; each direction gives the fried chicken a different finish.
Flowers of Vietnam · Southwest Detroit
Caramel chicken wings have a following at this Southwest Detroit Vietnamese restaurant. The bronze glaze brings sweet crunch over juicy meat, making the dish a strong first order for the table.
Baker's Keyboard Lounge · Avenue of Fashion
This longtime Livernois jazz room gives its food real attention. Fried wings are a crowd favorite, with a choice of four or six before the music and a slice of peach cobbler afterward.